Job 22:11
11 why it is so dark you cannot see, and why a flood of water covers you.
Other Translations of Job 22:11
King James Version
11 Or darkness, that thou canst not see; and abundance of waters cover thee.
English Standard Version
11 or darkness, so that you cannot see, and a flood of water covers you.
The Message
11 How do you like living in the dark, sightless, up to your neck in flood waters?
New King James Version
11 Or darkness so that you cannot see; And an abundance of water covers you.
New Living Translation
11 That is why you cannot see in the darkness, and waves of water cover you.
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Matthew Henry's Commentary on Job 22:11
Commentary on Job 22:5-14
(Read Job 22:5-14)
Eliphaz brought heavy charges against Job, without reason for his accusations, except that Job was visited as he supposed God always visited every wicked man. He charges him with oppression, and that he did harm with his wealth and power in the time of his prosperity.